26960. Misbranding of Dexene. U. S. v. 22 Bottles of Dexene. Default decree 
of condemnation and destruction. (F. & D. no. 86791. Sample no. 
49185-B.)
The label of this preparation bore false and fraudulent representations 
regarding its curative and therapeutic effect.
On December 18, 1935, the United States attorney for the District of Kansas, 
acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district court 
a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 22 bottles of Dexene at Jetmore,
Kans., alleging that it had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about 
September 6, 1935, by the Sanovapor Laboratories from Huntington, W. Va., 
and that it was misbranded in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as amended.
Analysis of the article showed that it consisted essentially of sulphur dioxide 
(% percent) and water (99% percent).
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements 
regarding its curative and therapeutic effect, borne on the label, falsely and 
fraudulently represented that it would be effective when used as directed in 
conjunction with the diet recommended, as a treatment for diabetes: "Dexene 
Reg. U. S. Pat Off. A therapeutic * * * agent * * * Diet 5% 
Vegetables:—String Beans, Spinach, Kale, Lettuce, Cucumbers, Onions, 
Tomatoes, Asparagus, Cresses, Mushrooms, Celery, Radishes, Olives, Pickles, 
Cabbage, Cauliflower, Endive, Sauerkraut, Beet Greens, Dandelion Greens, Okra. 
Soups, Broths, Beef, Mutton, Veal, Ham, Bacon, Eggs, Fish and Shell-Fish, 
Cream Cheese. Directions—Sanovapor Dexene Take 4 tablespoons (2 oz.) 
* * * Dexene 40 minutes before each meal and at bed time. Gradually 
increase the dose until 6 tablespoons (3 oz.) are taken at each dose. If large 
Dose of * * * Dexene Agree with Patient Its Effects are More Rapid. 
Abstain from all sweets and starches. Abstain from All Fruits—raw or cooked, 
Sweet Milk, Buttermilk, Cereals, Peas, Beets, Turnips, Carrots, Parsnips, 
Rhubarb, Irish Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Macaroni, Spaghetti or Noodles. 
Prepared by the Sanovapor Laboratories, Inc."
On April 22, 1936, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and it was ordered that the product be destroyed.
HABET L. BEOWN, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.